Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB®

Want to push yourself further? Molto bene ! But what if we could combine utility with pleasure—wouldn’t that be even better? Here’s what Chianti Ultra Trail has to offer: Chianti Ultra Trail with its 5 competitive races set in an exceptional backdrop. In March, you’ll get the chance to soak in an Italian 🇮🇹 with a unique race that blends physical effort and… wine tastings😍.

The Chianti Trail takes place every March in the Chianti region,the Chianti region, which you’ll surely know if you’re a wine enthusiast! 😉 Known for being one of the world’s best wines, Chianti originates from Tuscany, a region as beautiful as it is ancient 🌄. Indeed, the birthplace of the village of Radda In Chianti and its wine dates back to around -2000 BC! A sight for eyes 👀, legs, and tongue during this race that will lead you to the Storico castle in the neighboring village 🏰. Although wine is undoubtedly celebrated in this competition, you won’t have a chance to drink it at the aid stations. Sorry, we tried! 😅 However, you’ll have plenty of time to become a connoisseur during the many activities organizers have set up 🥳. On the agenda: cultural and tastings activities from Friday to Sunday, including visits to the Castello di Brolio and the sensorial museum, tastings, tours and dinners in the Castello di Albola cellars and at the Casa Chianti Classico, all accompanied by expert sommeliers, oenologists and growers 🍷. You’ll have the chance to visit the finest grape varieties and vineyards you might have missed during the Chianti Ultra Trail and its 5 races of 120 km, 75 km, 46 km, 21 km and 10 km.

But enough about wine—let’s get to the heart of the matter! All races will start at the Piazza Francesco Ferrucci. By the way, this name honors the famed Florentine military figure F. Ferrucciwho fought and sacrificed for his country and who now has the honor of having his name cited in thethe Italian national anthem 😎.

Prepare your headlamp for the Ultra Trail Chianti Castles race since it starts at night 🌙. Over the 120 km of this race, you’ll cross the village of Radda In Chiantiand glimpse its city wall and medieval buildings perched 503m high. With about 5 200 m of elevation, UTCC will ask you to pace yourself and bring warm goodies 🔥. You'll face average temperatures of 5° at night and 14° during the day, all under good sun (we’re not far from the Mediterranean, after all 😉). Then you’ll enjoy traversing the mountain trails of the Monticulo and smelling its olive groves 🫒 and admiring the domaine’s fine wines of the Chianto and Monte San Michel, and finally reach the Chianti Storico castle and loop back to the starting village. There you can satisfy your stomach and dry throat with a well-deserved post-race meal 🍽️.

The Ultra Trail of Chianti which is 75 km long will also make your mouth water 🤤. With 3 100 mD+ and 5 aid stations, the CTU is on the table alongside Tuscany’s landscapes 😮‍💨. The dawn start 🌅 will let you enjoy milder temperatures and warm up while watching the morning dew vanish from the vines 🍇. You’ll also explore the fabulous Chianti Storico territory and its rolling hills then finish in the Chianti Fiorentino and Chianti Senese regions. Tell us if you notice any differences, because this area has long been disputed between Siena and Florence! And if you’re more of a modest runner (but no less worthy 💪) the Chianti Marathon Trail (46 km) is tailor-made for you! 🫵 You'll take off with the sunrise to weave between the vinesthe region’s trails and its elevation gain of more than 2 000 m

Once the race is over, nothing stops you from continuing the sensory and cultural journey by visiting the city of Firenze just 1h10 driving away 🚗. There, let yourself be carried by its exceptional monuments that are UNESCO World Heritage listed. A major Renaissance-era city, Florence is the eighth most populous city in Italy and is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world 🌍.

Ready to get your cuore? ❤️ This event will move you as much as its landscapes! 🤩